Accounting Manager

Frontier is a subsidiary of Fresh Prints, a New York-based, fast-growing, fully remote company with approximately 150 employees, with a significant portion of its team based in India and the Philippines.

Frontier helps companies build full-time, cross-functional teams internationally by identifying and placing skilled professionals into growing organizations.

The company operates as a talent partner, connecting qualified professionals with companies seeking dedicated remote team members.

Frontier’s hiring process includes practical skills assessments followed by interviews to evaluate technical and professional suitability for available positions.

About Portal Warehousing

Portal Warehousing (“Portal”) is a micro-bay industrial real estate platform focused on providing flexible, small-scale warehouse spaces for modern businesses and e-commerce operators.

The company acquires infill industrial properties and converts them into turnkey warehouse suites ranging from approximately 100 to 2,500 square feet. These properties are designed with features such as dock-high loading, industrial zoning, and shared logistics infrastructure.

Portal’s model enables tenants to operate professionally without committing to traditional long-term leases or making significant upfront investments.

As Portal continues expanding nationally, the company is hiring its first dedicated Accounting Manager to establish and strengthen the financial infrastructure required to support its next stage of growth.

What is the Accounting Manager Role?

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial processes for Portal Warehousing.

This is a hands-on role suited to an accounting professional who enjoys building systems, improving processes, maintaining financial accuracy, and working in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.

The Accounting Manager will oversee areas including:

• Monthly financial close

• General ledger accounting

• Financial reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Treasury and cash management

• Financial analysis

• Property-level financial reporting

• Investor and lender reporting

• Accounting systems and process development

• Internal controls

The position will work closely with company leadership and operations teams and will report directly to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Monthly Close

The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting operations and ensure that financial records are accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger accounting

• Leading the month-end closing process

• Preparing financial statements

• Performing bank reconciliations

• Performing credit card reconciliations

• Managing intercompany reconciliations

• Ensuring accounting activities are completed accurately and on time

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

The role involves preparing financial reports and analyzing business performance.

Key activities include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages

• Conducting variance analysis against budgets and forecasts

• Tracking property-level performance metrics

• Monitoring operating margins and financial KPIs

• Preparing ad hoc financial analysis for management

• Supporting leadership and investors with financial information for decision-making

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

The Accounting Manager will support the company’s financial planning activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with annual budgeting

• Supporting rolling financial forecasts

• Preparing cash flow projections

• Modeling capital requirements

• Working with leadership on financial planning

• Monitoring actual performance against budgets and forecasts

4. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Treasury

The position will oversee important cash-flow and working-capital activities.

This includes:

• Managing accounts payable processes

• Managing accounts receivable processes

• Overseeing vendor payments

• Managing tenant billing

• Monitoring collections

• Tracking cash balances

• Supporting liquidity planning

• Ensuring timely and accurate payment and collection activities

5. Systems & Process Development

The Accounting Manager will help build scalable accounting infrastructure as Portal grows.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing scalable accounting systems

• Developing accounting processes and workflows

• Establishing and improving internal controls

• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting efficiency

• Preparing the company for audits

• Supporting financing activities

• Preparing for investor reporting requirements

• Recommending accounting best practices to strengthen operational discipline

6. Asset Management Support

The role will also support property-level financial and operational analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining property-level financial models

• Maintaining property operating statements

• Tracking leasing performance

• Monitoring occupancy metrics

• Tracking renewals

• Monitoring tenant churn

• Partnering with operations teams to evaluate property performance

• Identifying financial and operational opportunities at the property level

7. Lender & Investor Reporting

The Accounting Manager will support financial reporting and compliance requirements for lenders and investors.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly reporting packages

• Preparing quarterly reporting packages

• Preparing annual reporting packages

• Supporting lender reporting

• Supporting investor reporting

• Tracking loan covenants

• Monitoring reserve accounts

• Tracking financial compliance requirements

• Coordinating draw requests

• Preparing financial certifications

• Supporting lender audits and financial reviews

Skills Required

The key skills and knowledge areas for this position include:

• Accounting operations

• General ledger accounting

• Bookkeeping

• Month-end close

• Financial statement preparation

• Financial reporting

• US GAAP

• Accrual accounting

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Cash flow analysis

• Treasury management

• Financial modeling

• Variance analysis

• Property accounting

• Investor reporting

• Lender reporting

• Internal controls

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Accounting software

• Process development and improvement

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Accounting Manager position should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA qualification or progress toward CPA is preferred

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of US GAAP

• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting

• Practical experience with month-end closing processes

• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting

• Experience with financial analysis and modeling

• Strong Excel skills

• Ability to work independently

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills

Real estate or property management accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Candidates should also be comfortable working in a startup or high-growth environment where accounting systems and processes may need to be developed from the ground up.

Accounting Software & Tools

Candidates should have experience with accounting and financial tools such as:

• QuickBooks

• Yardi

• AppFolio

• Microsoft Excel

• Financial modeling tools

• Accounting and reporting systems

Experience with similar accounting software may also be considered.

Work From Home / Workspace Requirements

This is a fully remote position for candidates based in India.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a remote environment and collaborating with international teams and company leadership.

The role requires the ability to manage accounting responsibilities, reporting deadlines, and communication with internal and external stakeholders remotely.

Working Hours

Work Mode: Remote
Location: India
Working Hours: Remote working schedule to be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Candidates should be available to coordinate with company leadership, operations teams, lenders, investors, and other relevant stakeholders as required.

Working Days

The provided job details do not specify the exact number of working days per week.

Candidates should confirm the weekly schedule and applicable working hours during the recruitment process.

Salary

The provided job posting does not specify a salary or compensation range.

Compensation details should be confirmed with Frontier or the hiring company during the application and recruitment process.

Benefits

The provided job posting does not list a detailed employee benefits package.

The role does provide an opportunity to:

• Work remotely from India

• Work with a fast-growing organization

• Take ownership of accounting operations

• Build accounting systems and processes

• Gain exposure to real estate finance and property operations

• Work directly with senior leadership

• Support lender and investor reporting

• Contribute to the financial infrastructure of a growing company

Specific benefits, leave policies, insurance, and other employment terms should be confirmed during the hiring process.

Full-Time Opportunity

The Accounting Manager position is presented as a full-time remote opportunity based in India.

The selected professional will be responsible for managing core accounting operations and supporting the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, asset management, and lender/investor reporting activities.

The position reports directly to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to establish accounting processes and systems as Portal Warehousing expands.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Accounting professionals with 4–7 years of experience

• Accounting Managers

• Senior Accountants

• Financial reporting professionals

• Professionals with US GAAP experience

• Candidates with month-end close experience

• Professionals experienced in AP/AR management

• Financial analysts with strong accounting backgrounds

• Candidates with budgeting and forecasting experience

• Professionals with financial modeling skills

• Real estate accounting professionals

• Property accounting professionals

• Candidates with QuickBooks, Yardi, or AppFolio experience

• Accounting professionals comfortable working in remote environments

• Professionals experienced in startup or high-growth environments

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the Frontier recruitment process.

Applicants should ensure their resume highlights:

• 4–7 years of accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• US GAAP knowledge

• Accrual accounting experience

• Month-end close experience

• Financial reporting experience

• AP/AR management experience

• Budgeting and forecasting experience

• Cash flow and treasury experience

• Financial modeling skills

• Advanced Excel knowledge

• Accounting software experience

• Real estate or property accounting experience, if applicable

• Investor and lender reporting experience

• Internal controls and process development experience

• Experience working independently in remote or high-growth environments

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a Work From Home job?

Yes. The Accounting Manager position is a remote opportunity for candidates based in India.

2. What company is hiring for this position?

The role is being recruited through Frontier for Portal Warehousing, a micro-bay industrial real estate platform.

3. What experience is required?

The position requires approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.

4. Is real estate experience required?

Real estate or property management experience is strongly preferred, although the posting does not state it as an absolute requirement.

5. What educational qualification is required?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA qualification or being on a CPA track is preferred.

6. What accounting knowledge is required?

Candidates should have strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes.

7. What are the main responsibilities?

The main responsibilities include accounting operations, monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, AP/AR, treasury, financial analysis, property-level reporting, and lender and investor reporting.

8. What accounting software experience is preferred?

The job posting specifically mentions QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio, or similar accounting software.

9. Is Excel knowledge required?

Yes. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills are listed among the qualifications.

10. Will the role involve financial reporting?

Yes. The Accounting Manager will prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages, financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting for lenders and investors.

11. Will the role involve budgeting?

Yes. The position includes annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections, and capital requirement modeling.

12. Does the role involve real estate operations?

Yes. The Accounting Manager will support property-level financial models and track metrics such as leasing performance, occupancy, renewals, and tenant churn.

13. Will the Accounting Manager work with lenders and investors?

Yes. Responsibilities include preparing lender and investor reporting packages, tracking loan covenants and reserve accounts, coordinating draw requests, and supporting financial certifications and reviews.

14. Is CPA certification mandatory?

The posting states that CPA or CPA-track status is preferred rather than explicitly requiring CPA certification.

15. Is salary information provided?

No. The provided job posting does not specify a salary or compensation range.

16. What type of work environment can candidates expect?

The role is designed for a fast-growth, entrepreneurial environment where the Accounting Manager will have significant responsibility for developing systems, processes, and financial infrastructure.

17. Who does the Accounting Manager report to?

The position reports directly to senior leadership.

18. What makes this role different from a traditional accounting position?

In addition to routine accounting and financial reporting, the role involves building accounting systems, developing internal controls, supporting property-level financial analysis, and preparing the company for audits, financing activities, and investor reporting.